Tag Archives: Casco Viejo Restaurants

New HangOuts: Lo Que Hay and Nomada Eatery

Posted in Casco Viejo, Featured on April 20, 2017 Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Lo Que Hay: Calle 5ta y Avenida A Chef José Carles loves to experiment. If you´ve been to his restaurant, Donde José, you´ll be part of the journey he takes every week to explore flavors using Panamanian ingredients and different influences. But now, he is opening Lo Que Hay, a fonda style restaurant for those who crave old fashion, but really good, comfort food.  Located at 5th and A Avenue, Lo Que Hay (you can translate it to: “what´s in stock”) is opening only (so far!) on Sunday afternoon.  Don´t feel like cooking? come and … Continue reading →

CascoMar Opened!!

Posted in Casco Viejo, Featured on September 1, 2016 Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo, Plaza Herrera 25 August, CASCOMAR opened.  Last night, fifteen Casqueños  got together to check out the tapas.  Formerly La Rose de los Vientos, the restaurant is tucked away on the corner of  Avenida 9 Sur on the back side of Iglesia San Jose and Calle 8.  Our tables extended almost half the length of the  terrace along the seawall. Martha, the owner, recommended an authentic tortilla espanol and croquetas de jamon iberico ,delicious.  Their house white wine is an Albarino from Spain. Before the weekend, some of us will be back for dinner.  It was … Continue reading →

Santa Rita restaurant in Casco Viejo

Posted in Casco Viejo, Featured on April 19, 2016 Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo When you live in Casco you are constantly exploring new places.  Last Friday, we went to Santa Rita, Casa Panama´s groundfloor restaurant. A super warm welcome by the manager, her recommendations were really good. They have Spanish cuisine, from the famous callos to nice octopus carpaccio. Loved the artichoke appetizer and the crema catalana! Here is their Facebook page for more info!

Capressa: Salads, juices and smoothies at Calle 1era

Posted in Casco Viejo, Featured on December 13, 2015 Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo December is Panama´s “rush month”. I saw myself strapped for time more than once last week, almost no time to go home and prepare lunch (and I live literally next to Arco).  I thought, well, I´ll try the salad place that opened in Calle 1era. A really nice surprise! they do delivery, and have a nice variety of salads. I ordered the one with peach and goat cheese. Check out their other combinations!

Panama Food Tours, Casco Viejo

Posted in Casco Viejo, Featured on October 25, 2015 Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Panama Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo The food version of the famous bar crawls, Panama Food Tours will take you to different restaurants in Casco Viejo. They change each time! So you can repeat the tour with friends and family.  Prices around $39 to $49. Webpage:  www.panamafoodtours.com and  Facebook Page HERE

Las Clementinas New Menu!

Posted in Casco Viejo, Featured on August 12, 2015 Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Las Clementinas has renewed its entire menu. It is now more bistro, with dishes around $9.  We tried them on Friday (along with a bunch of cocktails) and they were really good. Here are some photos, but nothing compared to the ones they posted at their Facebook Page. Wao!

Sushi at Casco: Welcome Aki

Posted in Casco Viejo, Featured on May 20, 2015 Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Yesterday we had a great time at AKI, Casco´s new sushi restaurant. Owner Brittany Morgan is known in Bocas del Toro for her restaurant RAW Fusion. Now, she moved to Casco and AKI looks great.  Intimate and with delicious food.   I loved the Totoro posters! Others will love the light sake sangria. I didn´t have time to take photos to the dishes, ate them right away! Here is Britanny´s Facebook.  

Easter Coming! What to do, where to go

Posted in Casco Viejo on April 11, 2014 Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Easter Coming! What to do, where to go

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Easter holidays are almost here, meaning family brunches, crazy kids running around looking for eggs… and this year, running around learning jazz! come with your whole family, leave your car with the valet parking and enjoy Casco at its best. Here is what is going on: On the “brunch” department: I love Las Clementinas brunch. You feel cozy at the “secret” garden, and you can just let the children run around. American Trade Hotel Brunch: On mother`s day, the ATH had a team painting faces and doing activities with children. I always enjoy how children … Continue reading →

La Casona Goes Veggie!

Posted in Casco Viejo on April 9, 2014 Tagged , , | Comments Off on La Casona Goes Veggie!

Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo, Panama I`m so glad that new Options are opening for those looking for a healthy meal. Open for lunch, La Casona at Calle 5ta has transformed their space into a vegetarian café. They also have a juice bar, with smoothies and energetic combinations using kale, ginger and tropical fruits and vegetables. Enjoy!

Foodie Time! Yummy dishes at American Trade and Clementinas

Posted in Casco Viejo on March 11, 2014 Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Foodie Time! Yummy dishes at American Trade and Clementinas

Panama, Casco Viejo, Casco Antiguo Good thing I go to the TLG Gym in Casco and take yoga every monday at El Cuarto Rojo. This keeps me in balance with the beautiful food options at hand in Casco Viejo. Just take a look! aren´t they beautiful? delicious as well… I hear a bakery is getting ready to open by ATH (American Trade Hotel). I better add some jogging to the mix!! From ATH From Las Clementinas